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1973 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Cedar City, UT, USA

This 1973 Cessna 185F, registered as N5947S, is a low-time example with 2,830 total hours on the airframe. The engine, a heavy case model, has 238 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and 305 hours total since new, with the most recent major engine work completed 107 hours ago. The propeller has 570 hours since overhaul. The seller notes the aircraft uses approximately one quart of oil every 15 hours.

The aircraft is equipped with long-range tanks, a factory float kit, and an external baggage door, making it well-suited for both wheeled and float operations. Avionics include a King comm radio, Narco transponder, Apollo GPS, and an Electronics...

Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
185 Skywagon
Model
185F
Tail #
N5947S
Serial #
18502169

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Utility
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,500 lbs
Seats
6

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,830 hrs
Engine 1 Time
238 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
570 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Apollo GPS

Comms

King Comm Radio

ADSB

Narco Transponder

Additional Equipment

Engine Monitor

EI 6 Cyl. EGT/CHT

Engine Fuel Injection

Gamijectors

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Nice interior. 6 place seats, pilot-co-pilot shoulder harnesses, matching rear jump seats, 4 place intercom.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$180,000

Aircraft Location

Cedar City, UT, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 22, 2026: $180,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 25, 2026: $190,000(-$20,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 10, 2025: $210,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 9, 2025

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Asking Price

$180,000